Transportation Manager-Houston TX

Smart Foodservice Stores; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Houston to lead safety-focused operations for our driver and distribution teams. The role emphasizes coaching, performance planning, and ensuring DOT compliance while driving on-time, accurate deliveries.

Responsibilities include developing staff, scheduling shifts with Excel, maintaining training, and collaborating across departments to meet service goals and cost targets in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Experience as a driver is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements, OSHA, and regulatory rules.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture in Transportation department.
• Coach and develop drivers and transportation staff.
• Set performance plans and address gaps.
• Drive engagement and retention.
• Hire drivers in coordination with managers.
• Ensure DOT compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Schedule shifts using planning tools such as Excel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

DOT compliance

People management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM until completion; Friday, 10:00 AM until closing. Hours are subject to change based on business needs. Occasional Saturday/weekend work may be required. Position offers potential for increased leadership responsibilities as the business grows.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Ensure all drivers and other Transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities.
• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
• Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the Transportation department. Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Build high-performing teams by participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Transportation Managers. Review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; act to implement same. Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations.
• Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
• Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
• Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.
• Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel).
• Other duties assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

• Direct: Union and/or non-union Drivers

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Drivers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May spend significant amount of time on the road. Must spend portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
• Experience as a driver a plus.
• Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Strong understanding of DOT requirements. Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).

Travel

-10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education/Training

High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Benefits for this role may include

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

• OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:

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